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Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

Writing a Petition to the EFCC The Economic  and...

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

1. Definition of Bail Bail can be defined as the...

What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

The presumption of innocence – what is it? The...

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

Question: I was driving to  last Sunday and was...

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

What is rape?   In a nutshell, rape is...

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

What is Same-Sex Marriage Same-sex marriage is a...

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

Question: Is there a law banning civilians from...

Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act, 2013

About the law This law amends the Terrorism...

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

What is Cybersquatting in Nigeria? A domain name...

Pension Reform Act 2014

About the Law This is a Nigerian law which...

Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act 2007

About the Law This Act was enacted to provide...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

How to recover money from a Debtor in Nigeria

Recovering money from a debtor If you are a...

How to get a Tax Identification Number – TIN

What is a TIN? The Taxpayer Identification...

National Lottery Act 2005

About the Law This Act of the Federal Republic...

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

How to Register a Copyright in Nigeria

Copyright Protection in Nigeria A copyright is a...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

QUESTION: I am a banker currently working with a...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

In Nigeria today, almost every worker sees a...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

Employment Issues in Nigeria In this article, we...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer If...

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal is an...

Employees’ Compensation Act 2011

About the Law This Act of the Federal Republic...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

How to get a Grant of Probate This article will...

Can a husband evict his wife from joint property in Nigeria?

QUESTION: I bought a piece of land in me and my...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove...

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011   1. The Lagos...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

How to complain about a LASTMA official

    If you have a complaint about the...

Different types of Lawyers in Nigeria

Different types of Lawyers There are different...

How to Become a Senator in Nigeria

How to Become a Senator in Nigeria The 1999...

How to Remove a Trustee of an NGO in Nigeria

How to Remove a Trustee of an NGO A NGO...

The Process for impeaching a Deputy-Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Deputy Governor Impeaching a...

3 Stages of recalling a Senator in Nigeria

3 Stages of recalling a Nigerian Senator A...

How to change your name in Nigeria

How to change your name in Nigeria First things...

Election Petition Process in Nigeria

Election Petition Process Petitions against the...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

How to get a Grant of Probate This article will...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

Steps for suing for food poisoning in Nigeria To...

Am I Liable for the debt of my spouse under Nigerian Law?

Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband?...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...
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